Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:17PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 817 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of New Market, or 11 miles southeast of Fayetteville,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Huntland, New Market, Lincoln, Hytop, Plevna, Elora, Estillfork,
Maxwell, Larkin, and Francisco.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Madison; Jackson; Lincoln; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov